Greatness In The White House

Author : Robert K. Murray,Tim H. Blessing
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0271038276

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Greatness in the White House by Robert K. Murray,Tim H. Blessing Pdf

A narrative account of the survey of almost 1,000 professional historians on what constitutes a successful performance in the presidency, this survey tells us almost as much about the thinking and biases of historians as it does about the nature of the American presidency. Besides comparing past presidential polls and constructing a ranking list of the nation&’s chief executives, this study examines why historians rate presidents the way they do, and it analyzes those qualities and traits historians look for in a successful president. It also delimits what constitutes a failing performance in the White House and marks the major pitfalls that almost assuredly lead to an adverse historical verdict. In the process, the study demonstrates that there is not always a close correlation between what historians say a president should do and what historians obviously feel when actually ranking the performances of the presidents of the United States. This study should prove enlightening not only to the historical profession but to the general public, political pundits, newscasters, public officials, and all presidential aspirants, and even to past and present occupants of the White House and their staffs.

Author : Robert K. Murray,Tim H. Blessing
Publisher : Penn State University Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0271006595

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Greatness in the White House by Robert K. Murray,Tim H. Blessing Pdf

A narrative account of the survey of almost 1,000 professional historians on what constitutes a successful performance in the presidency, this survey tells us almost as much about the thinking and biases of historians as it does about the nature of the American presidency. Besides comparing past presidential polls and constructing a ranking list of the nation's chief executives, this study examines why historians rate presidents the way they do, and it analyzes those qualities and traits historians look for in a successful president. It also delimits what constitutes a failing performance in the White House and marks the major pitfalls that almost assuredly lead to an adverse historical verdict. In the process, the study demonstrates that there is not always a close correlation between what historians say a president should do and what historians obviously feel when actually ranking the performances of the presidents of the United States. This study should prove enlightening not only to the historical profession but to the general public, political pundits, newscasters, public officials, and all presidential aspirants, and even to past and present occupants of the White House and their staffs.

Author : Robert K. Murray,Tim H. Blessing
Publisher : Penn State University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : 0271010908

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Greatness in the White House by Robert K. Murray,Tim H. Blessing Pdf

A narrative account of the survey of almost 1,000 professional historians on what constitutes a successful performance in the presidency, this survey tells us almost as much about the thinking and biases of historians as it does about the nature of the American presidency. Besides comparing past presidential polls and constructing a ranking list of the nation's chief executives, this study examines why historians rate presidents the way they do, and it analyzes those qualities and traits historians look for in a successful president. It also delimits what constitutes a failing performance in the White House and marks the major pitfalls that almost assuredly lead to an adverse historical verdict. In the process, the study demonstrates that there is not always a close correlation between what historians say a president should do and what historians obviously feel when actually ranking the performances of the presidents of the United States. This study should prove enlightening not only to the historical profession but to the general public, political pundits, newscasters, public officials, and all presidential aspirants, and even to past and present occupants of the White House and their staffs.

Author : Charles P. Garcia
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071641791

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Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows: Learn How To Inspire Others, Achieve Greatness and Find Success in Any Organization by Charles P. Garcia Pdf

Considered one of the nation's most competitive and prestigious fellowships, the White House Fellowship program has produced an impressive roster of American leaders. The men and women of this select group spend an entire year working alongside top decision makers inside the nexus of global power. Each one emerges with life-changing thoughts and views about the nature of leadership and the qualities of great leaders. Now, former Fellow Charles P. Garcia opens the door to this distinguished program, revealing insights to achieve extraordinary leadership, which you can apply in any endeavor. Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows is a profound education on the timeless tenets of successful leadership. Filled with entertaining and insightful stories gleaned from interviews with more than 200 former Fellows, this fast-paced book takes you behind the scenes of every presidential administration from Lyndon B. Johnson to George W. Bush, where America's best and brightest learned their most valuable lessons. You'll hear from such figures as: Former Chairman of the NYSE Marshall Carter Levi Strauss CO Robert D. Haas U.S. Army General Wesley Clark Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin CNN Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell Stanford Business School Dean Robert Joss Former Chief Judge, 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Deanell Reece Tacha Each interviewee conveys invaluable advice that can be applied by anyone, in any field--from business and government to nonprofit and education. Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows takes you where no reader has gone before. Apply the lessons of the White House Fellows, and your people will instantly take note of the newly inspired leader in their presence.

Author : Pete Souza
Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Presidents
ISBN : IND:30000109107908

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Images of Greatness by Pete Souza Pdf

Images of Greatness is a visual narrative on the presidency of Ronald Reagan as seen through the award-winning lens of his official White House photographer. This remarkable, compelling work sheds a never-before-seen light on perhaps the most dramatic and celebrated U.S. president. 1-57243-701-4$34.95 / Triumph Books

Author : Aaron David Miller
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137464460

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The End of Greatness by Aaron David Miller Pdf

The Presidency has always been an implausible—some might even say an impossible—job. Part of the problem is that the challenges of the presidency and the expectations Americans have for their presidents have skyrocketed, while the president's capacity and power to deliver on what ails the nations has diminished. Indeed, as citizens we continue to aspire and hope for greatness in our only nationally elected office. The problem of course is that the demand for great presidents has always exceeded the supply. As a result, Americans are adrift in a kind of Presidential Bermuda Triangle suspended between the great presidents we want and the ones we can no longer have. The End of Greatness explores the concept of greatness in the presidency and the ways in which it has become both essential and detrimental to America and the nation's politics. Miller argues that greatness in presidents is a much overrated virtue. Indeed, greatness is too rare to be relevant in our current politics, and driven as it is by nation-encumbering crisis, too dangerous to be desirable. Our preoccupation with greatness in the presidency consistently inflates our expectations, skews the debate over presidential performance, and drives presidents to misjudge their own times and capacity. And our focus on the individual misses the constraints of both the office and the times, distorting how Presidents actually lead. In wanting and expecting our leaders to be great, we have simply made it impossible for them to be good. The End of Greatness takes a journey through presidential history, helping us understand how greatness in the presidency was achieved, why it's gone, and how we can better come to appreciate the presidents we have, rather than being consumed with the ones we want.

Author : Thomas A. Bailey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Presidential Greatness by Thomas A. Bailey Pdf

Author : Bryan Hilliard,Tom Lansford,Robert P. Watson
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0791461343

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George W. Bush by Bryan Hilliard,Tom Lansford,Robert P. Watson Pdf

Essays on the first two years of the Bush presidency.

Author : President's Commission on White House Fellowships (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Civil service
ISBN : MINN:31951D00349741V

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The White House Fellowships by President's Commission on White House Fellowships (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Civil service
ISBN : STANFORD:36105129189879

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The White House Fellowships by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marc Karnis Landy,Sidney M. Milkis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015048840386

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Presidential Greatness by Marc Karnis Landy,Sidney M. Milkis Pdf

"Searching for common threads in these five presidencies, Landy and Milkis enable us to better understand both the possibilities and the limitations of the office."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Joseph A. Pika,John Anthony Maltese,Andrew Rudalevige
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781544389998

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The Politics of the Presidency by Joseph A. Pika,John Anthony Maltese,Andrew Rudalevige Pdf

The most up-to-date coverage and analysis of the presidency Never losing sight of the foundations of the political office, The Politics of the Presidency maintains a balance between historical context and contemporary scholarship on the executive branch, providing a solid foundation for any presidency course. In the highly anticipated Tenth Edition of this bestseller, Pika, Maltese, and Rudalevige thoroughly analyze the change and continuity in the presidency during President Trump′s first term, his relations with Congress and the judiciary, the outcomes of the 2018 midterm election, and the competitive setting for the 2020 presidential race.

Author : Amr Okasha
Publisher : Amr Okasha
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781070975887

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Greatness - The Dark Side - by Amr Okasha Pdf

Greatness has an undeniable dark side; something that many people seem to neglect. You may see celebrities AFTER they are successful and admire their 'perfect' lives, philosophy and decisions - but have you ever considered what kind of steps they REALLY took to achieve their fame? This book is a `no holds barred' look at what it REALLY takes. It gives you the primary principles of how to adopt a good mindset, work efficiently, establish a sense of discipline and more! In addition, you will also learn how to avoid the most common mistakes that can negatively impact your journey. 7 principles you need to learn to follow, and 7 mistakes you should know to avoid, they are the keys when trying to create successful and great future for yourself. And this book will help you to do just that! Greatness - The Dark Side - gives you clarity about all these aspects, critically evaluating over 70 biographies - using them to draw effective conclusions and solutions, which will help you take the right approaches to success, as well as aiding you in avoiding mistakes that others have made, so that you can achieve positive results the RIGHT way!

Author : Lori Cox Han
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9798216094722

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Hatred of America's Presidents by Lori Cox Han Pdf

This work examines expressions of personal hostility and animosity toward presidents-even beloved ones-throughout American history and their impact on policymaking, politics, and culture. People involved or simply interested in politics often ask whether today's political environment is more toxic than ever before. Hatred of America's Presidents: Personal Attacks on the White House from Washington to Trump presents an impartial and authoritative history of invective toward the White House so readers can determine the answer for themselves. The book focuses on the most representative and commonplace attacks of a vitriolic and personal nature, detailing who instigated and trafficked in the attacks and how presidents, administrations, and political parties defended themselves. It also illustrates how honest disagreements about policy-such as FDR's New Deal, Ronald Reagan's Central America policies, George W. Bush's invasion of Iraq, and Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act-fueled expressions of hatred and condemnation. Finally, the book includes perspectives from both the right and the left on the legitimacy of these attacks and the victims' defenses as well as their impact on American politics and policy.

Author : Richard Reeves
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002-10-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780743227193

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President Nixon by Richard Reeves Pdf

PRESIDENT NIXON shows a man alone in a White House ruled by secrets and lies, trying to impose old values at home and new balances of power everywhere in the world. Reeves proves that the Watergate scandal was no abberation in an administration foreshadowed by a series of successful uses of 'national security' to cover coups, burglaries, lies, the abandonment of America's allies - and even murder. Reeves portrays a man of vision and iron will who created, used and was used by a small cast of hard, ambitious men who formed a poisonous circle around their insecure leader. Alone, Nixon challenged and changed the world's political and military balance while also plotting to destroy both the Democratic and Republican parties in an attempt to create secretly a new party of the centre. This account of Nixon's stewardship will stand as the balanced, authoratative portrait of an astonishng president and his ruined presidency.